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Gulf Front - Best Location on Cape - Pets Welcome
| Sleeps | 14 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 3,500 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Overview
House, 5 Bedrooms + Den, 3.5 Baths, (Sleeps 10-14)
Location, Location, Location! Those words say it all. This Gulf Front Beach Home offers emerald waters, white sugary sands, and sunsets that are at your door step. 'Beach Retreat' is located in the private Secluded Dunes Subdivision which adjoins St. Joseph State Park. If beautiful sunsets on a 'Secluded Beach' is what you are looking for, you will not be disappointed.
Allow me to give you a guided tour. As you enter 'Beach Retreat' you will be standing in our entry way, you can access the stairs to the main level or go through the entry way to the Mother-In-Law Suite. This Suite has a King size bed, TV, game table, kitchenette with a small refrigerator, coffee pot, and microwave. It also has its own full bathroom. This room is very spacious and is great for those who do not like or can not go up and down stairs. Since this bedroom is at ground level you can access the beach with only a couple of steps.
The main level has two guest bedrooms, with a bathroom between them, kitchen, dining areas, great room, laundry room, and half bath. The Gulf Front bedroom has a Full size bed and the additional Bedroom has a Queen size bed. The views from this floor are FANTASTIC! You can see the beach from the gulf front bedroom, dining areas, great room and kitchen. Of course it is hard to cook when you spend all of your time gazing at the waves. You can also access the very large screened deck from these rooms. This deck is great for enjoying the outside without being in the sun. You will probably spend most of your time here. You can watch the kids build sandcastles at the water edge, eat your dinner at sunset, or just read a book. This deck as well as the wrap around decks are really nice.
The top level has the second Master Suite with a cozy sitting area, walk in closet, on suite with double Jacuzzi, a separate walk in shower with two shower heads and its own private deck. There is an additional Gulf Front bedroom outside of the Master bedroom. Both bedrooms have queen beds. The views from these bedrooms can't be beat, they provide a panoramic view of the Gulf and Eagle Harbor at St. Joseph Bay. The large covered deck can be accessed from both bedrooms. This deck is spacious and great for sunbathing.
In summary, there are five (5) bedrooms with 1 King, 3 Queens, and 1 Full size bed, and two (2) sofa sleepers for sleeping a total of 14.
Keywords: Gulf Front Beach House, Cape San Blas, Wrap Around Decks, Large Screen Deck, Two Master Suites, Pet Friendly, Great Sunsets!
About The Owner
We came here for Valentine's Day in 2000 and loved the Cape so much that we bought this Beach House. We still live close by so we will be here if you need us. We also are known for our cooking, we are Property Managers and Personal Chef's. We have a dachshund who watches TV and has us trained.
The Owner purchased this house in 2001
Why The Owner chose Florida Main North West
When we bought this home at this location the realtor told us the locals called it the Beverly Hills of Cape San Blas. This is because of the location. The water quality is the best on the Cape and the white dunes are prestine.
What makes this house unique
This is a true Gulf Front home, you only have to walk down the stairs from the deck and you are on the Beach. You can not get any closer than that!
Guestbook comments from the owner
Mary Ann, We are having a wonderful time in Cape San Blas. The house is beautiful (and so is the beach, of course)! our dog has discovered that the memory foam bath mats are the most comfortable things he had ever laid on, and I have to bribe him with food just to coax the ornery old furball to get off of them. Thank you again for working with us so that we could enjoy such a wonderful week at the cape. M. Best
Amenities
Port St. Joe House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 3500 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 14
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- pets considered
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Beachfront ...
- Oceanfront
- Waterfront
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Garage
- Linens Provided ...
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Catering Available
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave ...
- Refrigerator
- Dining Area
- 3 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
Bathroom 3 -
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
- King size beds (1), Double Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- jetted tub
- churches
- marina
- restaurants
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- shelling
- sight seeing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- parasailing
- sailing
- snorkeling/diving
- surfing
- swimming
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(9 traveler reviews)
Great Beach House! Perfect Location - Right On The Sand. We'll be back...
We just had a great family vacation at this beach house on Cape San Blas. It was so nice we just didn't want to come home. The location in Secluded Dunes at the very end of the Cape is just perfect. The beach is just a few steps from the house, which is really convenient. We totally loved the huge screened porch area, and that was a great gathering place. The views from the beach house are amazing, and we enjoyed perfect sunsets almost every night. We had plenty of room to spread out. The room sizes are very large and the furnishings are comfortable. (We love our family but it's nice to hide sometimes, haha.) One night we had a bonfire on the beach, and made "s'mores" with our grandchildren. Then we watched them run around with flashlights, chasing ghost crabs. Our guys like being so close to the State Park. This is a great "base camp" for fishing and exploring the area. We made some wonderful memories with our family and we will definitely return next year. In fact, I need to book it now, since all the best beach houses book up so quickly. Thanks for a great week at your beach house. Wow - It was wonderful!
SL
Fabulous Location!
The location of this house is fabulous! Being pet-friendly is fabulous also! However, the house needs A LOT of TLC! The downstairs bedroom with the king bed is misleading in the description. It is more of a mother-in-law suite in that you have to walk outside of the main house to access this bedroom. This should be put into the description. The size of the house is great for a large group. We had a great vacation, virtually had the beach to ourselves! I would just suggest a thorough cleaning and sprucing up of the house!
WONDERFUL VACATION SPOT!
Our group of 14 (7 adults and 7 kids) had a wonderful time at Cape San Blas! The home accommodated our needs perfectly and the owners responded quickly to emails and phone calls! The house is located right on the beach which was AMAZING and we had an INCREDIBLE time (beautiful sunsets, time in the ocean, seeing turtles being born, lots of boogie boarding, snorkeling, etc.)! We loved how secluded the area was and how private the beach was! We are already planning a to return next year! Thanks again for a wonderful vacation!!
Great beach house- directly on the water!
We had a great week at this house- plenty of room for extended family with 3 generations to have plenty of space. We really enjoyed the covered decks (extremely pet friendly). Being able to walk out directly to the beach is amazing- some of us did not even get in a car for the full 7 days...
Kitchen is set up well and extra large dining room table is a plus. Highly recommend for large groups and pet owners.
SuzyfromBama
Our 33rd annual trip to the cape was filled with fun, privacy,and perfect weather. The house is spacious and located on the BEST part of the cape. There were several issues with upkeep and maintenance we're not accustomed to for a house in this price range... broken dryer door, rusted sliders, low water pressure (master tub wasn't useable). A section of railing leading down to the beach needs to be replaced. A small child could fall through. We still had a wonderful week eating at all our favorite restaurants, chartering a fishing trip, and can't wait for next May!
Bliss at 'The Cape'
It was a perfect month at Beach Retreat. I was there mostly solo, with my four legged best friend. Busy, 'harried' husband & friends bounced in and out. We enjoyed shelling, long walks on the most beautiful beach on earth and watching our highly energetic Vizslas, run. Beach Retreat is located steps away from St. Joseph State Park. Pristine, is an understatement. Mile after mile of nature and beauty. We all felt we were worlds away from stress of any kind. Gourmet meals were cooked nightly and afterward we ventured to the beach for our evening bonfire and 'Oyster' radio, played on an old fashioned transistor with batteries. The house is large, clean and the view is breathtaking. The owners are delightful and go out of their way to be responsive and helpful. The pictures on the site accurately reflect the property. Ours was a winter stay. There is something just magical about that time of the year at The Cape. The weather is quite changeable during that time, which all just adds to the magic. It is not your typical beach escape with nightlife , traffic or restaurants on every corner. It is wonderfully quiet. The skies are clear. Nature abounds. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. If you want a real 'escape' ... Beach Retreat is bliss.
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Rates & Availability
Port St. Joe House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer 2017
May 27 2017 -
Aug 4 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$5,500
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Back to School Fall - 2017
Aug 5 2017 -
Sep 29 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$3,200
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Winter 2017
Sep 30 2017 -
Dec 30 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$2,500
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning | $275 + Tax |
| Pet Fee | $100 + Tax |
| Tax Rate | 12.0% |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- Available
- Unavailable
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